Sunday, October 11, 2015

Lee's Keys 10.11.15: Cleveland #Browns @ Baltimore #Ravens

PRESSURE JOE FLACCO: Joe Flacco has completed only 45% of his passes when he is blitzed and only averages 5 yards per pass in those situations.

STOP JUSTIN FORSETT: After a slow start running the ball, Justin Forsett had his best game of the season last week, racking up 150 yards and averaging 5.6 yards per carry against the Steelers. With wideout Steve Smith Sr ruled out for the game, Baltimore is going to look to take advantage of the 32nd ranked defense in the NFL.

ESTABLISH THE RUN: The Browns only ran the ball 21 times last week, while passing the ball 41 times. If the Browns control the clock running the ball, they will control the game. Force Flacco to throw the ball. He ranks fourth in the league right now in interceptions with 5.

GARY BARNIDGE: Coming into this week, Barnidge is third in the AFC amongst tight ends with 235 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns this year. Use him downfield in the passing game, which will help eliminate a linebacker from the play and create space for the running game.

SCORE EARLY: Take the crowd out of the game. Ravens are looking to secure their second win consecutive win of the season and stay relevant in the AFC north. This will be the loudest crowd the Browns have faced on the road and they look to make it difficult for the line to hear the snap count and audible calls.